Inspiring the profession
Pharmacy of the Year winners revealed Capital Chemist Southlands, in the ACT, has been named as the 2024 Guild Pharmacy of the Year. The award was announced at the 2024 …
Mixed news on Vyvanse shortage
There has been good, and bad, news about the ongoing shortage of the ADHD treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has an update informing of mixed news about ongoing shortages …
The top ten
Vaccines, disasters, IT changes and more: What’s caught our readers attention over the last month These were the ten most read stories on our website from 8 February to 8 …
Consumer group backs compounding ban
The CHF has said it ‘understands’ why the TGA is proposing a ban on pharmacists compounding Ozempic, but more must be done to boost supply Consumers Health Forum of Australia …
Duck for cover
Urgent recall ordered for toy bath ducks sold in hundreds of pharmacies A toy bath duck set sold in many Australian pharmacies has been urgently withdrawn from sale, and made …
Update on morphine
Approval granted for the supply of overseas-registered morphine oral liquid products and new supply arrangements following Ordine discontinuation The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for the supply of …
Deserving winners
Leading NSW Pharmacists recognised for outstanding contributions to the profession and to their patients The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recognised New South Wales’ top pharmacists as part of …
Article clarification
We wish to clarify an item from an article in our magazine Items of potential confusion have been brought to our attention from a table attached to our feature ‘Vaccination: …
The top ten
Regulatory issues and plans for the future of pharmacy dominate our 10 most read stories list These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website between 10/1 and …
On top of the world
Paul Sinclair is the first Australian to lead the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). He also retains a burning passion for pharmacy in Australia. He spoke to AJP editor Chris Brooker …
Substitution arrangement for fluoxetine
Temporary approval granted for replacement oral fluoxetine product as shortage continues Due to the shortage of fluoxetine (brand name: Zactin Tablet), the Federal Department of Health has announced it has …
Fighting the clause
Should you consent to an order under Clause 175 of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation? lawyer Maurice Hannan investigates In the wake of section 150 proceedings, the Pharmacy Council …